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RNDC, Breakthru Beverage announce merger

Merger will facilitate investments in technology to streamline operations

November 21, 2017

Republic National Distributing Co. LLC (RNDC), New Orleans, a distributor and broker of premium wine and spirits, and Breakthru Beverage Group LLC, New York, a distributor and broker of beer, wine and spirits in the United States and Canada, announced the execution of a Letter of Intent to combine their assets and operations.

Readers name their favorite new beverage of October

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey Coffee wins with more than one-third of vote

Jessica Jacobsen

November 21, 2017

Heritage brands are finding more ways to ensure consumers who are looking for something new and exciting will find favor with storied brands through new product innovation. In the recent Readers’ Choice: New Product of the Month poll for October, we saw that the readers of Beverage Industry feel the same way.

Beam Suntory donates $100K to Operation Homefront

Funds will support Holiday Meals for Military program

November 20, 2017

Chicago-based Beam Suntory announced that it donated $100,000 to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit that builds strong, stable and secure military families so they can thrive in the communities that they've worked so hard to protect. The funds will support Holiday Meals for Military, a program providing more than 8,400 family meals across the country this holiday season, run by Operation Homefront.

Newcastle Brown Ale unveils a new look, new plan

Brand moves production to Holland under Five Points Trading Co. management

November 16, 2017

Newcastle Brown Ale is unveiling a new look and a fresh, localized plan for growth in the United States under management of the Five Points Trading Co., White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken’s venture aimed at incubating a range of premium global beer brands in the United States.

Small Town Craft Spirits debuts with Not Your Father’s Bourbon

Makers of Not Your Father’s Root Beer expand into spirits

November 15, 2017

Monroe, Wis.-based Small Town Craft Spirits announced the launch of Not Your Father’s Bourbon, the first in a new line of spirits from the craft spirits company. The company is putting a spin on the centuries-old spirit for a new generation of whiskey drinkers and cocktail connoisseurs, it says.

Twinings announces new herbal teas

Tea brand partners with radio personality Delilah for promotion

November 14, 2017

Twinings Tea, a brand of New York-based Twinings North America, is inviting tea drinkers to unwind with its three latest herbal tea blends: Lemon Delight, Berry Fusion and Buttermint.

Constellation Brands announces Q2 2018 results

Q2 sales increase 3 percent

November 14, 2017

Constellation Brands Inc. announced second quarter net sales for fiscal year 2018 were nearly $2.1 billion, a 3 percent increase.

NBWA honors members at 80th convention

Association names new Board members

November 14, 2017

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) welcomed many to the 80th Annual Convention and Trade Show, which took place Oct. 8-11 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

NPEE welcomes more than 450 new exhibitors

Beverage brands launch innovative, natural products

November 14, 2017

Both large and small brands continue to launch innovative products that further their health, wellness, community building and sustainability missions.